I don't think it's reasonable to expect journalists to be represented by PR firms online.
Given she's the BBC's disinformation specialist, it's also not reasonable to expect her to stay off social media.
Given she's the BBC's disinformation specialist, it's also not reasonable to expect her to stay off social media.
Why not? Why should every journalist be professionally active on Twitter? There is no reason why every journalist should be active on Twitter, they could just stop. I don't think anything bad would happen from that, rather I would even expect that the quality of articles would improve if journalists didn't obsess over Twitter so much.
Can you explain why she absolutely have to be active and post on social media on a professional account? I don't see it, she can research disinformation and write articles even if she isn't active and commenting on events in real time on Twitter.
If you want to brag about your work especially as a "disinformation specialist" be prepared for some stormy waters.
aka. Propagandist
Social interactions are full of gray areas and legislation obviously doesn't and can't catch it all. Some people have rather controversial definitions of violence and abuse. Though, I think social consensus is that physical violence threats are well beyond any grayness.